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Utility Room with Flat-panel Cabinets and Multi-coloured Floors Ideas and Designs

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Andes
Andes
Eur-CabinetsEur-Cabinets
Large modern single-wall separated utility room in Austin with a built-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white walls, ceramic flooring, an integrated washer and dryer, multi-coloured floors and white worktops.
Mona Vale
Mona Vale
Northern Beaches Kitchens and BathroomsNorthern Beaches Kitchens and Bathrooms
Photo of a medium sized beach style galley utility room in Sydney with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, multi-coloured splashback, engineered quartz splashback, white walls, travertine flooring, a concealed washer and dryer, multi-coloured floors, multicoloured worktops, a coffered ceiling and panelled walls.
Addition and complete interior and exterior renovation
Addition and complete interior and exterior renovation
Eden BuildersEden Builders
Medium sized midcentury u-shaped separated utility room in Los Angeles with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and multi-coloured floors.
2019 Fall Parade of Homes - Dream Home
2019 Fall Parade of Homes - Dream Home
Zawadski Homes Inc.Zawadski Homes Inc.
Custom laundry room with storage and work areas.
Photo of a large contemporary u-shaped separated utility room in Minneapolis with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, blue walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floors and black worktops.
Modern Smart Truro Home
Modern Smart Truro Home
Augustus ConstructionAugustus Construction
Photo of a contemporary separated utility room in Boston with a built-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, composite countertops, beige walls, lino flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floors and grey worktops.
Fun & Playful Dog Bath and Laundry Room
Fun & Playful Dog Bath and Laundry Room
Blue Envelope Designs, LLCBlue Envelope Designs, LLC
Who said a Laundry Room had to be dull and boring? This colorful laundry room is loaded with storage both in its custom cabinetry and also in its 3 large closets for winter/spring clothing. The black and white 20x20 floor tile gives a nod to retro and is topped off with apple green walls and an organic free-form backsplash tile! This room serves as a doggy mud-room, eating center and luxury doggy bathing spa area as well. The organic wall tile was designed for visual interest as well as for function. The tall and wide backsplash provides wall protection behind the doggy bathing station. The bath center is equipped with a multifunction hand-held faucet with a metal hose for ease while giving the dogs a bath. The shelf underneath the sink is a pull-out doggy eating station and the food is located in a pull-out trash bin.
Orleans- Mud Room & Entry
Orleans- Mud Room & Entry
UserUser
This mudroom/laundry area was dark and disorganized. We created some much needed storage, stacked the laundry to provide more space, and a seating area for this busy family. The random hexagon tile pattern on the floor was created using 3 different shades of the same tile. We really love finding ways to use standard materials in new and fun ways that heighten the design and make things look custom. We did the same with the floor tile in the front entry, creating a basket-weave/plaid look with a combination of tile colours and sizes. A geometric light fixture and some fun wall hooks finish the space.
Brookdale
Brookdale
Soda Pop Design Inc.Soda Pop Design Inc.
Designed by: Soda Pop Design inc Photography by: Stephani Buchman Photography Construction by: PWR Construction
Inspiration for a contemporary l-shaped utility room in Toronto with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, a side by side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floors and white worktops.
Pine Ave North
Pine Ave North
Woodcastle Homes LtdWoodcastle Homes Ltd
This is an example of a medium sized modern single-wall separated utility room in Toronto with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floors and white worktops.
Fall 2017 Parade of Homes Model
Fall 2017 Parade of Homes Model
Zehnder HomesZehnder Homes
Funky Laundry Room with Antique tile flooring, wood look laminate top, and plenty of space!
Inspiration for a medium sized rural galley separated utility room in Minneapolis with a built-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, turquoise cabinets, laminate countertops, grey walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and multi-coloured floors.
Granger
Granger
Apex Design & DraftingApex Design & Drafting
Photo of a large classic galley utility room in Other with an utility sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, grey walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and multi-coloured floors.
Transitional Home Build in North Boise
Transitional Home Build in North Boise
Solitude HomesSolitude Homes
Design ideas for a medium sized traditional single-wall separated utility room in Boise with a built-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, grey walls, multi-coloured floors and grey worktops.
Mountain Modern in Yalecrest
Mountain Modern in Yalecrest
Rachael Wright DesignRachael Wright Design
Photo of a small modern galley separated utility room in Salt Lake City with an utility sink, flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz worktops, multi-coloured walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floors and white worktops.
6 Morton Road, Brookfield
6 Morton Road, Brookfield
Connecticut Kitchen & BathConnecticut Kitchen & Bath
Large contemporary galley separated utility room in New York with a built-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite worktops, beige walls, limestone flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floors and multicoloured worktops.
Truro Contemporary Smart House
Truro Contemporary Smart House
Elyssa Cohen PhotographyElyssa Cohen Photography
Design ideas for a contemporary u-shaped separated utility room in Boston with a built-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white walls, a side by side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floors and grey worktops.
Chelsea Kitchen & Utility Design
Chelsea Kitchen & Utility Design
Chantel Elshout StudioChantel Elshout Studio
Utility design, supplied and installed in a two storey basement conversion in the heart of Chelsea, London. We maximised storage in this room by fitting double stacked wall units. Utility goals! Photo: Marcel Baumhauer da Silva - hausofsilva.com
Utility Sink in Laundry
Utility Sink in Laundry
Nathan Potratz Custom CarpentryNathan Potratz Custom Carpentry
With the sea glass green walls and intricate tile flooring, you almost want to do laundry in this room!
Photo of a large modern separated utility room in Other with a built-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, laminate countertops, green walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floors and white worktops.
Orleans- Mud Room & Entry
Orleans- Mud Room & Entry
UserUser
This mudroom/laundry area was dark and disorganized. We created some much needed storage, stacked the laundry to provide more space, and a seating area for this busy family. The random hexagon tile pattern on the floor was created using 3 different shades of the same tile. We really love finding ways to use standard materials in new and fun ways that heighten the design and make things look custom. We did the same with the floor tile in the front entry, creating a basket-weave/plaid look with a combination of tile colours and sizes. A geometric light fixture and some fun wall hooks finish the space.
Arlington Conservation Area
Arlington Conservation Area
Appleton Weiner ArchitectsAppleton Weiner Architects
Utility and shower room in a converted vault.
This is an example of a small contemporary single-wall utility room in London with a belfast sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, wood worktops, white walls, porcelain flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, multi-coloured floors and brown worktops.
Germantown Custom Home
Germantown Custom Home
Heritage BuildersHeritage Builders
Spacious Laundry with cubbies, second refrigerator and laundry sink
Design ideas for a rural utility room in Other with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floors and white worktops.

Utility Room with Flat-panel Cabinets and Multi-coloured Floors Ideas and Designs

A well designed utility room can rise to become one of our favourite rooms in the house, boasting the accolade of existing solely to make our lives easier. Few of us are fans of chores such as washing, cleaning and ironing, but with a high-spec, well put together utility design they could be a breeze. For this reason, it makes sense to design an utility room to be as functional as possible, the very model of “everything in its place”, with carefully thought out utility room storage. That, however, doesn’t have to mean it can’t look nice – even super-utilitarian appliances like a washing machine, tumble dryer, laundry basket and recycling bin can be dressed up by their surroundings and made to look great as part of your utility design.

What do I need in my utility room?

Most utility rooms tend to be a small room just off the kitchen or hallway, so you are likely to be working with a compact space. Your main priority will involve planning utility room storage around your white goods. A utility room is usually intended primarily as a laundry room, so it makes sense to first install your plumbed items: the sink, washing machine and, if you have one, tumble dryer. If you run short of space and can’t afford to have a separate washer and dryer, then consider an integrated washer-dryer for your utility design. Built-in storage is a great idea in utility rooms to make best use of the available space, and you might want to also consider built in ironing boards, clothes airers and retractable washing lines. These items tend to be a bit cumbersome and are forever getting in the way, so designing special utility room storage for them or fixing them to a wall so they are easily folded away is an excellent space-saver and well worth the implementation. Free standing items such as laundry baskets and clothes hampers can be tucked neatly under specially designed worktops, and a selection of stacking plastic storage boxes, tins or wicker baskets can be used to help keep the room clutter free.

How do I decorate my utility room?

Decorating an utility room is the ultimate exercise in form meeting functionality. As it’s a room that, alas, invariably people spend a great deal of time in, you will want keep the utility room a calm and clean space. Utility room storage is essential for keeping this area tidy; attractively painted shelves and cupboards can be used to stow away all the bottles and boxes used for laundry and cleaning, as well as appliances such as vacuum cleaners and irons. An attractive country style utility design can be achieved by hanging bright or patterned curtains in front of wall mounted shelves – it will perk up the room and keep clutter hidden away. Floors should be hard-wearing and easy to clean (just think of those dirty boots traipsing in through the back door!) – to this end, stone, tile, laminate or vinyl flooring will be the most low-maintenance and durable. All in all, bear in mind that just because this is primarily a practical space doesn’t mean it needs to be dull – you can inject personality into your utility design in your choices of colour and decorative accessories. Consider quirky signage, blackboards for scribbling down shopping lists, and decorative bottles and boxes for stowing away household bits and bobs.

Do I need a sink in my utility room?

Utility room sinks are designed for those jobs that don’t quite belong in the kitchen – hand washing, dirty boots, watering indoor plants – and typically have a more industrial aesthetic than kitchen sinks. In fact, the iconic butler sink’s originally designated purpose was, as you might imagine, a sink for the butler, who was responsible for washing precious glassware and other items that required special attention and soaking. In case you’ve ever wondered, this is why butler sinks are so deep – for that matter, the only difference between butler sinks and Belfast sinks is the overflow built in to Belfast sinks which don’t feature in butler sinks. If the rustic charm of ceramic sinks appeal to you but your utility room would benefit a less substantial piece, French farmhouse sinks may be the perfect option; cast in French clay to produce a more refined finish, farmhouse sinks can be a thinner, more elegant alternative to their robust counterparts. As well as offering practicality, ceramic sinks make a beautiful statement centrepiece – utility rooms with a country or shabby chic feel will find the perfect complement to rustic wooden units with a butler or farmhouse sink. Smaller sinks are perfectly adequate if your utility room doesn’t demand as much from you, if you do the odd bit of rinsing instead of regularly being elbow-deep in heavy-duty washing. Stainless steel sinks are a practical choice that can withstand the bashing they will get in an utility room set up. Composite sinks are available in granite and quartz variations, both boasting superior durability and damage resistance; to boot, their smooth clean finish lends itself to an ultramodern style utility room. If you’re still unsure on your utility design, take a look through the hundreds of photos for some utility room ideas from professional designers and other homeowners. You might find a design theme or some utility room storage ideas that will inspire you for your utility room makeover.
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